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<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/764951/pecanpieistockphoto*100xx1415-1415-354-0.jpg">The Peach State wants money to boost its image as The Pecan State.
The American pecan industry could have its own U.S. Department of Agriculture marketing order as soon as 2016 and the Georgia Pecan Commission supports it. The marketing order would authorize the promotion, data collection and research activities of pecans in 15 states, including Georgia, which is the largest producer of pecans in the United States. Georgia averages 88 million pounds of pecans annually, which is worth an average…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/lockhart-named-president-of-red-brick-brewing.html​Lockhart named president of Red Brick BrewingMon, 20 Jul 2015 20:19:49 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/lockhart-named-president-of-red-brick-brewing.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6494752/lockhart*100xx312-312-61-0.jpg">Georgia’s oldest craft brewer has a new leader.
Garett Lockhart has been named president of Atlanta Brewing Co., also called Red Brick Brewing Co. and known for the Red Brick and Laughing Skull brands.
Lockhart, 35, previously served as brewmaster and will take over for Bob Budd, who will remain involved on the Red Brick board.
“I’m proud of where Red Brick is now,” Lockhart said in an announcement. “As president, I will continue to keep everyone focused on quality and consistency. Most…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/sweetwater-names-kim-jones-ceo-bill-waters-cfo.htmlSweetWater names Kim Jones CEO, Bill Waters CFOWed, 15 Jul 2015 18:45:33 +0000Jacques Courethttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/sweetwater-names-kim-jones-ceo-bill-waters-cfo.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6454232/swbyco-24-edit*100xx2832-2832-712-0.jpg">SweetWater Brewing Co. tapped a former Coca-Cola and Spanx exec as CEO and hired a beer industry heavy hitter as its new chief financial officer.
The Atlanta brewery promoted Kim Jones to CEO.
Since 2013, Jones has been SweetWater’s CFO and has overseen a period of significant growth for the company, both expanding the SweetWater portfolio and building the company’s employee base with strategic new hires. During her tenure, new releases of note include a Cork & Cage series of barrel-aged brews,…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/johnny-rockets-to-close-at-underground-atlanta.htmlJohnny Rockets to close at Underground Atlanta after 20 yearsWed, 15 Jul 2015 16:48:33 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/johnny-rockets-to-close-at-underground-atlanta.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/2337811/johnnyrocketslogo*100xx2404-2404-148-0.jpg">After 20 years, the Johnny Rockets restaurant at Underground Atlanta is saying goodbye.
The diner known for its burgers and shakes is set to shut its doors on July 26. It opened at Underground in 1995, right before the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
“We had a great run,” said co-owner Steve Snyder, who operates the restaurant with his brother Scott. But with the restaurant’s lease up, the franchise agreement ending and the future of Underground Atlanta in flux, closing made the most sense,…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/urban-tree-cidery-coming-to-west-midtown.html​Urban Tree Cidery coming to West MidtownTue, 14 Jul 2015 14:19:32 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/urban-tree-cidery-coming-to-west-midtown.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6440412/urbantree-logo*100xx360-360-54-0.jpg">Atlanta’s first cider makers are coming to West Midtown.
Local dentist Timothy Resuta and his wife, Maria, this fall plan to open Urban Tree Cidery.
The 4,500-square-foot facility is taking the former Eclectia space at 1465 Howell Mill Road.
Urban Tree Cidery will crush and produce onsite, offering two traditional ciders as well as seasonal creations, according to an announcement.http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/honeysuckle-gelato-takes-flight-in-delta-first.htmlHoneysuckle Gelato takes flight in Delta First ClassThu, 09 Jul 2015 15:08:26 +0000http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/honeysuckle-gelato-takes-flight-in-delta-first.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6404662/234456*100xx1350-1350-1350-0.jpg">First Class fliers on Delta Air Lines Inc. out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are in for special summertime treat.
Customers in First Class on select long-haul North America departures from Atlanta will get Honeysuckle Gelato’s sea-salted caramel, made in the west side of Midtown.
Gelato maker Jackson Smith, business partner Wes Jones and Khatera Ballard produce made-from-scratch gelato from natural ingredients largely sourced from local food and produce suppliers.
“Our…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/the-fresh-market-opens-13th-georgia-store.html​The Fresh Market opens 13th Georgia storeWed, 08 Jul 2015 17:41:24 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/the-fresh-market-opens-13th-georgia-store.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6396692/brighten-park750xx1998-1124-51-0*100xx421-421-165-0.jpg">The Fresh Market (NASDAQ: TFM) on Wednesday opened its 13th Georgia store.
The Greensboro, N.C.-based specialty grocer opened in northeast Atlanta, taking the former Loehmann’s department store at North Druid Hills and Briarcliff roads. The shopping center was rebranded from Loehmann’s Plaza to Brighten Park.
The lease was signed last June.
It’s not the only new grocery store to open this week in Atlanta. Earth Fare just launched its first intown location.http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/first-look-earth-fare-opens-at-emory-point.htmlFirst Look: Earth Fare opens at Emory Point (SLIDESHOW)Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:26:11 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/first-look-earth-fare-opens-at-emory-point.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6393072/img2092*100xx1824-1824-456-0.jpg">Asheville, N.C.-based natural foods grocer Earth Fare Inc. on Wednesday opened its first intown Atlanta store.
The 24,000-square-foot store is located at the Emory Point mixed-use development, near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Earth Fare loves to expand where people are health conscious, educated and looking to make changes,” said company spokeswoman Amanda Arnet. “Atlanta is a vibrant community that’s growing.”
Earth Fare carries products that…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/queen-of-cream-set-for-old-fourth-ward-opening.htmlQueen of Cream set for Old Fourth Ward openingMon, 06 Jul 2015 18:15:09 +0000http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/queen-of-cream-set-for-old-fourth-ward-opening.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6502002/queen-of-cream-old-fourth-ward-rendering*100xx780-781-0-0.jpg">Atlanta’s Queen of Cream will open its first ice cream parlor in the Old Fourth Ward by Aug. 13.
In early June, noted food reviewer Zagat.com named the Queen of Cream’s first brick and mortar location one of the 10 most anticipated restaurant openings this summer. Previously, the gourmet ice cream was only available at carts throughout town.
Queen of Cream was co-founded by 28-year-old Cora Cotrim, who formerly worked as a pastry chef at Paper Plane, Victory Sandwich Bar, and Cacao. She started…http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/10-degrees-south-yebo-owner-leases-former-woodfire.html10 Degrees South, Yebo owner leases former Woodfire Grill spaceThu, 02 Jul 2015 18:38:38 +0000Amy Wenkhttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/peachtree-plate/2015/07/10-degrees-south-yebo-owner-leases-former-woodfire.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
<img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/6367862/84161400239480938218234n-w1000-h900*100xx453-453-76-0.jpg">Justin Anthony, who’s behind South African restaurants 10 Degrees South and Yebo, is planning a new steak and seafood restaurant in a coveted space.
Anthony on Thursday signed a lease for the former Woodfire Grill space on Cheshire Bridge Road, according to Steven Josovitz, vice president of The Shumacher Group Inc. Josovitz represented the landlord in the deal. Irving Jacobson with The Shumacher Group represented Anthony.
"I am thrilled to confirm that I will be opening a new restaurant and…